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Great River Learning is seeking a Web Project Development Intern to help build and maintain engaging online course materials! In this role, you'll work closely with our Web Project Development Team to create and support custom web projects that deliver educational content to students and instructors. This position is based on-site at our Dubuque, Iowa home office starting Summer 2027.
Who We Are
Great River Learning (GRL) is an established, higher education company that focuses on developing engaging publications by integrating videos, animations, and interactive exercises. We see enormous business opportunity because we know most students don't read traditional 900-page textbooks...unless they're cramming for a test. We develop next-generation textbooks that are well designed, interactive, and media-rich. Our employees are driven and passionate about excelling, learning, having fun, and making the world a better place by helping to improve the experience of both college-level students and professors. Learn more by visiting us at www.greatriverlearning.com
In A Typical Work Week as an Intern, You Will...
- Assist in the creation and development of custom web projects used to deliver course content online.
- Follow site plans and project specifications created by Web Project Editors.
- Use GRL's custom-developed software to build and organize course content.
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy, and functionality across web projects.
- Download, organize, and manage digital assets from image libraries.
- Assist with semester section setup for online course materials.
- Support updates, revisions, and maintenance of existing web content.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
- Communicate project progress and complete assigned tasks with a high degree of professionalism and reliability.
- Perform additional duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
This Opportunity Is Ideal For...
Students majoring in Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Media, Marketing, or related fields who possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining hands-on experience developing and maintaining web-based educational content.
Qualified candidates should have:
- Experience working with web-based applications and online content management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional and PDF markup tools.
- Experience with Adobe InDesign or other page layout software preferred.
- Experience working in Macintosh environments preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!
Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider an internship, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.
Our companies offers:
- Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years
- Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
- We offer our interns flexible scheduling!
HRDept@kendallhunt.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Great River Learning is seeking a Web Project Development Intern to help build and maintain engaging online course materials! In this role, you'll work closely with our Web Project Development Team to create and support custom web projects that deliver educational content to students and instructors. This position is based on-site at our Dubuque, Iowa home office starting Summer 2027.
Who We Are
Great River Learning (GRL) is an established, higher education company that focuses on developing engaging publications by integrating videos, animations, and interactive exercises. We see enormous business opportunity because we know most students don't read traditional 900-page textbooks...unless they're cramming for a test. We develop next-generation textbooks that are well designed, interactive, and media-rich. Our employees are driven and passionate about excelling, learning, having fun, and making the world a better place by helping to improve the experience of both college-level students and professors. Learn more by visiting us at www.greatriverlearning.com
In A Typical Work Week as an Intern, You Will...
- Assist in the creation and development of custom web projects used to deliver course content online.
- Follow site plans and project specifications created by Web Project Editors.
- Use GRL's custom-developed software to build and organize course content.
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy, and functionality across web projects.
- Download, organize, and manage digital assets from image libraries.
- Assist with semester section setup for online course materials.
- Support updates, revisions, and maintenance of existing web content.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
- Communicate project progress and complete assigned tasks with a high degree of professionalism and reliability.
- Perform additional duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
This Opportunity Is Ideal For...
Students majoring in Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Media, Marketing, or related fields who possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining hands-on experience developing and maintaining web-based educational content.
Qualified candidates should have:
- Experience working with web-based applications and online content management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional and PDF markup tools.
- Experience with Adobe InDesign or other page layout software preferred.
- Experience working in Macintosh environments preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!
Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider an internship, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.
Our companies offers:
- Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years
- Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
- We offer our interns flexible scheduling!
HRDept@kendallhunt.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Tips for Your Editor Internship Search
Apply earlier than the academic calendar suggests
Large publishers, media companies, and content teams recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller employers and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer roles, and keep checking through spring for shorter-cycle opportunities.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Editor intern candidates are evaluated on writing samples and editorial judgment, not work history. Assemble two or three polished, complete pieces, published clips, a personal blog with consistent output, or a curated document of edited drafts showing your changes. Recruiters need something to read, so make it easy to find.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity reaches a wider pool than either channel alone.
Practice the editorial screen before you apply
Many editor internship interviews include a copy-editing exercise, a style quiz, or a short writing assignment under a time limit. Practice editing a passage out loud, explaining what you changed and why, interviewers weigh your reasoning as much as the corrected version. Do at least three timed practice rounds before your first real screen.
Target structured editorial internship programs early
Larger media organizations, publishing houses, and content-driven tech companies run cohort programs designed to train people new to the field, often pairing interns with editors across different desks or formats. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your interests and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 25% of the editor internships listed here. Decide whether you can relocate or commute before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept. Migrate Mate's listings let you filter by work type directly, which keeps your search focused from the first click.
Editor Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an editor internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For editor candidates, a portfolio of published or polished writing samples gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to openings and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an editor internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For editor interns, what drives it most is the quality of your work on real assignments, whether the team has open headcount, and how early you signal interest. Position yourself by treating every project seriously without counting on an offer materializing.
When should I apply for editor internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large media companies, publishers, and tech employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest window.
Are editor internships paid?
Most professional editor internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the pay range where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and small independent publishers are more likely to offer unpaid or stipend-based arrangements, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should an editor internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects that show your editing and writing range, name the tools you used, and link to published clips, a portfolio site, or a curated writing sample document so reviewers can read your actual work. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and list any editorial software you know.
Are there remote editor internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 75% of the editor internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you've decided you can commit to that format. Filter by work type to see only the remote and hybrid openings without sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get editor internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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